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What is NYC BC § 1109.5.2?

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This section outlines the requirements for the number of drinking fountains in buildings, specifying that when more than the minimum number is provided, 50 percent must be accessible for wheelchair users and 50 percent for standing persons. Applies to building owners responsible for compliance with drinking fountain accessibility standards.

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1109.5.2 More than the minimum number.

BC § 1109.5.2

Where more than the minimum number of drinking fountains specified in Section 1109.5.1 is provided, 50 percent of the total number of drinking fountains provided shall comply with the requirements for people who use a wheelchair and 50 percent of the total number of drinking fountains provided shall comply with the requirements for standing persons. Exceptions: 1. Where 50 percent of the drinking fountains yields a fraction, 50 percent shall be permitted to be rounded up or down, provided that the total number of drinking fountains complying with this section equals 100 percent of the drinking fountains.

2.Where drinking fountains are primarily for children's use, drinking fountains for people using wheelchairs shall be permitted to comply with the children's provisions in ICC A117.1 and drinking fountains for standing children shall be permitted to provide the spout at 30 inches (762 mm) minimum above the floor.

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